Dinnington First School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 16 November 2021
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Sycamore Avenue

Dinnington Village

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE137JY
Phone: 1661822457
Website: dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 108437
Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Address: Sycamore Avenue, Dinnington Village, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 7JY
Website: www.dinnington.newcastle.sch.uk
Age range: 3-9
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Multi-faith
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: Gosforth Schools' Trust
Capacity: 333 pupils
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 275
Free School Meals: 13.6% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 1.5% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 95.5%; Excellent
Persistent Absence: 10.2%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 10.2 (7.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:: 4.5 (2.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 20 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 39; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 275 pupils; 3-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Enjoy, Succeed Together"

Resilient Open to new experiences Community Spirit Kindness Success

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our school website. Our Headteacher describes Dinnington First School as an inclusive and happy school with a warm welcome from children, staff, parents and governors, high expectations, and opportunities that are relevant to pupils’ needs both now and in the future.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Little Kickers handball archery dance cricket orienteering gymnastics badminton cross-country running football squash dodgeball basketball tchoukball netball rugby balance bikes and cycling tennis hockey tri-golf forest school athletics curling

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is planned around the National Curriculum; the intent is to deliver National Curriculum requirements tailored to meet local context and learner needs. Year Group Overviews and Subject Progression Documents are available for overview of content progression. Early Years Foundation Framework areas are taught in Nursery/Reception: communication and language; personal, social and emotional development; physical development; literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; expressive arts and design. In KS1 and KS2, pupils learn through specific subjects.

SEND Provision

SEND information and policy are provided; SENDCo is Natalia Yates; the school provides SEND information and policy including links to Newcastle SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) and SEND Local Offer; questions can be directed via the school office to the SENDCo.